Hey adventurers! If you're looking for the coolest place (literally!) to spice up your winter, Harbin is calling your name. 🌬️❄️
Known as the "Ice City," Harbin, the capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, is turning up the heat this season with fresh experiences and upgraded services that are melting hearts worldwide. 💕🔥
Last winter, over 87 million travelers flocked to this snowy paradise, a whopping 300% jump from the previous year! Tourism revenue didn't just climb—it skyrocketed 500%, raking in a chill 124.8 billion yuan ($17.3 billion). Talk about a winter wonderland! 🤑🌨️
All Aboard for New Adventures 🚂❄️
This year, Harbin is upping its game. With the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games on the horizon and some seriously cool new travel options, the city is more irresistible than ever. Hotel bookings during the Spring Festival have shot up 76% compared to last year. 🎆🏨
What's the buzz all about? For starters, new winter-themed train routes are making the journey as epic as the destination. The K974 ice and snow-themed train now whisks travelers from tropical Xiamen straight into Harbin's frozen festivities. Talk about a climate change! 🏝️➡️❄️
And for the shutterbugs and selfie stars, the K5197 ice and snow travel photography train has your back. These special cabins double as photo studios, perfect for capturing those #InstaWorthy moments. 📸✨
Jin Yue, a 72-year-old traveler from Liaoning Province, hopped on board and was blown away. "I came here to experience this tourist train and the travel photography service, and it has been a wonderful surprise," she told China Media Group (CMG). Age is just a number when adventure calls! 🌟👵
So, whether you're a thrill-seeker, a culture lover, or just in it for the 'Gram, Harbin's winter scene is the place to be. Bundle up, grab your friends, and dive into a snowy adventure you won't forget! 🛷⛄❄️
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Harbin's winter tourism booms with new experiences, upgraded services
cgtn.com
